cookbook

[koo k-boo k]

noun

a book containing recipes and instructions for cooking.

Also British, cookery book.

Origin of cookbook

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; cook¹ + book

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British Dictionary definitions for cookery book

cookery book

cookbook

noun

a book containing recipes and instructions for cooking

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Word Origin and History for cookery book

cookbook

1809, from cook + book (n.). Earlier was cookery book (1630s).